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GSS24064 - Microsoft training

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GSS24064 - Microsoft training" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This opportunity falls under the Training Services category and involves the provision of Microsoft Training for UK Research and Innovation across the United Kingdom. The procurement employed a limited method through a competitive quotation process, below the threshold. Initially valued at £50,000, the contract was first awarded on 8th April 2024, for a period from 10th April 2024 to 31st March 2026, later extended to 31st March 2027 with an increased value of £91,325. The procurement stage indicated in the latest update on 2nd April 2026 suggests the award stage, having been completed with supplier Feldman Limited T/A Brian Feldman and associates.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in training services that can offer comprehensive Microsoft training solutions. Organisations that can deliver quality training within stipulated timeframes should find this contract appealing, especially given the extension and increased budget which indicates a sustained commitment to the programme over an additional year. Business entities already established within the UK that are agile, responsive, and capable of scaling their services to meet the demands of UK Research and Innovation would be well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future. This opportunity highlights the potential for long-term partnerships with public sector organisations and sustained revenue streams through consistent delivery of specialised services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24064 - Microsoft training

Notice Description

** This is not a call for competition** This requirement was awarded following a competitive quotation process. The requirement is for the supply of Microsoft Training for UK Research and Innovation Variation 002 - To extend the contract end date from 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2027. To add additional funds to facilitate the contract extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d70277c-3c9f-46c5-adcc-32a5fd550c1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e1957b3-cfae-4871-9ae1-60b40d87236d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,325 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,325 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FELDMAN LIMITED T/A BRIAN FELDMAN AND ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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